The heavens above: a popular handbook of astronomy (1882)
Gillet, J. A. (Joseph Anthony), 1837-1908 · New York, Chicago, Potter, Ainsworth, & Co. · leaf 155
136 ASTRONOMY. 133. Aspects of a Superior Planet.—The four aspects ofa superior planet are shown in Fig. 150, in which 6 is theposition of the sun, E that of the earth, and P that of theplanet. When the planet is on the opposite side of the earth tothe sun, as at P, it is said to be in opposition.… … Fig. 151. and the planet will then appear in opposite parts of theheavens, the sun appearing at C, and the planet at A. When the planet is on the opposite side of the sun tothe earth, as at P, it is said to be in superior conjunction.It will then appear in the same part of the heavens as thesun,…
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